Toasts raised as Oktoberfest returns to downtown

By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – September 18, 2021   BELOIT—Prost!    Hundreds gathered in downtown Beloit on Friday night to celebrate the return of Oktoberfest along State Street with live music, games and German-centric cold brews.    This year’s Oktoberfest marks the sixth time the event’s taken over downtown to support local businesses Read more…

Bites of Beloit returns this week

by Ethan Wiles, WREX – September 7, 2021 If you’re looking for dinner suggestions this week, you can check out Bites of Beloit.This year, visitors can enjoy six local restaurants featuring specially priced lunch and dinner prix-fixe menu selections.Menu prices range from $12-$40 per meal, depending on the restaurant.  Click here to view full article.

Bites of Beloit Restaurant Week kicks off

by Shaina Nijhawan, WMTV – September 7, 2021 Local foodies are invited to enjoy lunch, dinner and live music at Bites of Beloit Restaurant Week, September 7-12.According to host Geronimo Hospitality Group, the event will take place at six local restaurants throughout the city.“Bites of Beloit Restaurant Week was created to connect diners with restaurants Read more…

BIFF Year ‘Round to being Sept. 15

by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – September 2, 2021 The Beloit International Film Festival’s BIFF Year ‘Round fall film program returns on Sept.15.The popular series of independent films, many of which are under consideration for the BIFF 2022 festival schedule in February, will return at 6 :3 0 p.m. in the new screening venue Read more…

Fall wine walk set for Oct. 9

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – August 29, 2021 Those who like to sip and stroll will be able to sample a variety of delicious new drinks at the Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) Fall Wine Walk set for Oct. 9.“Taste a variety of wines at a multitude of venues,” said DBA Executive DirectorShauna El-Amin.It’s Read more…

Oktoberfest returns Sept. 17

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – August 22, 2021 Get ready for beer, lederhosen and some ax throwing.The Seventh Annual Oktoberfest will be back running after it’s 2020 one-year hiatus.The event is set for 5¨30—11 p.m. on Sept. 17 on State Street in downtown Beloit,according to Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) Executive Director Shauna El-Amin.The Read more…

SNAP tokens offered at Farmers Market

by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – August 11, 2021 SM Health St. Mary’s Hospital—Janesville and the Downtown Beloit Association are partnering on a new initiative at the Beloit Farmers’ Market.Beginning this Saturday Stateline Area residents who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be gifted $10 in additional market tokens thanks to SSM Read more…